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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! What are your plans- fancy big dinner or staying in with a home cooked meal?

We’re staying in this year and celebrating with this simple chocolate cake. It’s a quick 1 bowl dessert, no mess, no fuss and sugar free as it’s sweetened with maple syrup. I hope you enjoy it and let me know how it turns out.

Method:

• Whip the butter, add the eggs until double in volume.• Add the maple syrup, fleur de sel and vanilla bean.• Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder until combined.• With the mixer running on the lowest speed, slowly pour in the espresso. Can also be done by hand – gently fold in the espresso with a whisk until smooth.• Pour into a 9″ baking pan with a removable bottom and bake for 15-20 minutes.• Remove and let cool.• Serve with whipped cream, dust with icing sugar or dust with dehydrated crushed raspberries as shown in the photo.

*The cake can also be topped with a ganache frosting (1:1 ratio chocolate + hot whipping cream, let stand and whisk until smooth and cool enough to pour or thickened to spread)

Happy December! We’re in the last days of the year and unveiling our final PC Black Label Collection box. Let’s take a closer look at these wonderful products and what we will be using to make our holiday recipe this month!

100% pure and crafted in the Beauce-Frontenac region of Quebec, this lusciously sweet Pure Maple Syrup is harvested late in the season for a heightened and deeply rich maple flavour and naturally dark colour.

I opted to go with the PC Black Label Pure Maple Syrup this month to make Maple Mousse Verrine cups. Perfect for the holiday season and easy entertaining, they’re decadent and delicious and will have your guests asking for seconds! Simple ingredients bring this beautiful dessert together in no time and can be prepared ahead of time without the fuss!

This PC Black Label Pure Maple Syrup is rich and decadent and we’ve been enjoying it in these Maple Mousse Verrines as well as on pancakes, waffles, oatmeal (yum!) ice cream and even in my morning coffee.

I hope you’ll try out my new recipe this month and let me know what you think in the comments section below or on my social media channels using my hashtag #hautesucre.

Whether you’re a home chef or an aspiring foodie, the PC Black Label Collection makes it easy to unleash your culinary curiosity and get creative. Discover the entire collection and be inspired to #PlayWithYourFood at pc.ca/blacklabel.

PC Black Label Smoked Paprika Spice:
Popular in authentic Spanish dishes and in recipes from surrounding regions of the Mediterranean, use our aromatic and distinctively tasting sweet-bitter spice to add wood-smoked red pepper flavours and aromas to everything from eggs to meat, and fish to vegetables.

PC Black Label Nero Di Seppia Conchiglie Pasta:
Authentically made from durum wheat semolina and natural spring water, along with an infusion of traditionally Italian cuttlefish ink and a touch of lemon, our dramatically coloured shell-shaped pasta has a lovely, delicate flavour that pairs well with sautéed seafood tossed in creamy or tomato-based sauces. Imported from Italy.

I have had a chance to try these products in various recipes and I must say that my favourite item this month has been the PC Black Label White Truffle Oil. It has such a delicate flavour that immediately I thought of making pizza bianca so that the flavours would really shine through and be enhanced with equally delicious ingredients.

And who can resist pizza? I for one, cannot. I could eat pizza everyday – for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This twist on a classic pizza is comprised with a few key ingredients such as comte cheese, thinly sliced potatoes, mushrooms, onions, and herbs. Topped with this lovely White Truffle Oil, the pizza just melts in your mouth!

I make this on fresh, no knead pizza dough which I have linked the recipe to below, but it can be made on any store bought pizza dough as well if you’re short on time. This meal is perfect for a romantic date night meal if you want to impress your loved one, or can be easy, nutritious and simple enough to make on a busy weeknight.

I hope you’ll give it a try and be sure to leave me a comment below if you make it, I would love to hear from you. You can also use my hashtag, #hautesucreon social media channels. Happy cooking!

Whether you’re a home chef or an aspiring foodie, the PC Black Label Collectionmakes it easy to unleash your culinary curiosity and get creative. Discover the entire collection and be inspired to #PlayWithYourFood at pc.ca/blacklabel. Be sure to stay tuned as I will be doing another giveaway next month!

Summertime cuisine always reminds me of easy and quick dinners and eating alfresco on the patio, enjoying the outdoors. How about you? Do you enjoy cooking in the summer or grilling every meal outdoors? I must admit that I still look to cook no matter the heat but my focus shifts to meals that can be easily eaten outdoors and are more portable. Foods that complement a big summer salad and other grilled sides.

Fresh asparagus, tomatoes, and all the summer fruit, I love eating, cooking, and baking with it all!

I was in for a real treat this month with a beautiful selection of products from Italy and from Indonesia. I love that every month I get to go on a culinary world tour and try a new condiment or cuisine staple. It makes cooking all that more exciting and gives new meaning to #PlayWithYourFood with the PC Black Label Collection! Let’s explore this month’s box:

Milled specially for pasta dough, this “00” flour is the finest grade of flour cold-milled in Italy. With a silky soft texture, it’s perfect for creating traditional fresh pasta and gnocchi dishes for a taste of Italy from your very own kitchen.

Commonly used in Balinese cuisine, this intensely flavourful sambal matah is a sweet chili condiment made with cherry peppers, shallots, garlic and lemongrass. Excellent in curries, it also lends rich, spicy flavour to coconut rice and grilled fish. Imported from Indonesia.

This is an easy summer tart that truly shows off beautiful produce and it’s the perfect meal. I have paired the PC Roasted Cherry Tomatoeswith creamy Greek feta cheese, crisp asparagus and fresh oregano and thyme all nestled into a buttery puff pastry tart. I encourage you to play with your food and experiment in the kitchen with these wonderful products.

I hope you enjoy the recipe and as always, I would love to see your recreations. Simply hashtag your creations #hautesucre on social media channels.

Whether you’re a home chef or an aspiring foodie, the PC Black Label Collectionmakes it easy to unleash your culinary curiosity and get creative. Discover the entire collection and be inspired to #PlayWithYourFood at pc.ca/blacklabel.

(This post is sponsored by President’s Choice. I used their to PC Roasted Cherry Tomatoes to make this beautiful Roasted Cherry Tomato Tart.)